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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.46, 221.59 and 151.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.46, 221.59 and 151.83 is: 209.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.46 : 221.59 = 151.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.46/221.59 = 151.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.46x = 221.59 × 151.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.46x = 33,643.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,643.25/160.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.67

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